overlay
//ˌoʊvərˈleɪ//
Verb
overlayInfinitive
overlayPresent tense
overlaidPast tense
overlaidPast participle
overlayingPresent participle
overlaysThird-person singular
1
To cover or spread over the surface of something.
The artist overlaid the canvas with gold leaf.
2
To place or lay something on top of another thing.
She overlaid the fabric with a layer of lace.
3
To superimpose one image, graphic, or layer onto another.
The designer overlaid the logo onto the background image.
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Noun
overlaySingular
overlaysPlural
1
A covering or layer placed on top of something else.
The designer added a transparent overlay to the image.
2
A transparent sheet or image placed over another for comparison or decoration.
The designer placed a transparent overlay on the map to highlight the new roads.
3
In computing, a graphical element displayed on top of the main content.
The app displays a notification overlay on the screen.